A Brief History of Government House

Government House was this building at Victoria Road before the house at Springfield. It later became the Girls’ High School and then the western campus of the Basseterre High School.

Government House before the balcony was added. Note the shutters.

Government House when the balcony was added. Note the change in the shutters.

Note the flag pole atop the balcony. The Union Jack Flying high.

Government House today.